Converting 46.55896 to a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 46.55896 to a fraction
Result
46.55896 =
581987
12500
Mixed number:
46
6987
12500
Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places
The decimal 46.55896 has 5 decimal places.
Step 2: Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
Multiply by 105 = 100000 to eliminate the decimal point.
46.55896 × 100000 = 4655896
Step 3: Write as a fraction
46.55896 =
4655896
100000
Step 4: Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4655896 and 100000.
GCD(4655896, 100000) = 8
Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD:
4655896
100000
=
4655896 ÷ 8
100000 ÷ 8
=
581987
12500
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